Dallas residents might want to keep their raincoats ready as the National Weather Service forecasts a waterlogged week ahead. Today's weather calls for a 40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, with a high near 77 degrees and winds escalating from 5 to 15 mph, potentially gusting up to 25 mph. In the evening, prepare for more showers with a robust 80% chance of rain and wind gusts maintaining their strength as the temperature dips to a low around 61.
According to the National Weather Service, Friday's outlook suggests a soaker, with a 90% likelihood of showers and possible thunderstorms post-1 pm, and a high temperature hovering around 71 degrees; winds are expected to be around 10 mph with bursts up to 20 mph, and rain accumulation is predicted between a quarter to a half-inch, the weather reports suggest for Friday night indicates a reduced chance of precipitation at 30% before the storm system is anticipated to move on, leaving behind mostly cloudy skies and a mild low of 62 degrees.
Looking forward to the weekend, skies will partly clear on Saturday with a high of 83 degrees and south winds blowing at 10 to 15 mph, potentially gusting as high as 25 mph, making for a partly sunny day. The subsequent evening will be partly cloudy, with a low around 67, continuing the trend of warmer night-time temperatures.
Sunday's forecast hints at a balmy 85 degrees under mostly sunny conditions with a slight 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms brewing after 1 pm. The momentary tranquility invites Dallasites to enjoy what could be a nearly perfect spring day before evening, which brings a similar slight chance of precipitation and a cooler 54-degree low under partly cloudy skies. As for Monday and beyond, the city can expect a return to sunshine and moderate temperatures, providing a brief reprieve before another round of rain probabilities enter the equation midweek.
